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Ozarks At Large

Format: 2026-05-30
A Salute To The Easter Bunney
Here are the selections for today's pop culture montage celebrating the Easter Bunny.
  1. Cadbury Bunny – 1980’s Cadbury Egg Commercial
  2. Jessica Rabbit – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
  3. Harvey
  4. Little Bunny Foo Foo
  5. 1980’s Trix Commercial
  6. “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
  7. The Matrix
  8. Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit from Songs of the South
Merlin Foundation Continues to Serve Distressed Families
The non-profit Merlin Foundation established in 1993 has helped thousands of children victimized by physical and sexual abuse across a six-county north Arkansas region. A benefit gala will take place April 2 to help the foundation.



What’s Up with Springdale
Becca Martin Brown gives the down low on a new museum exhibit in Springdale that explores the history of the city, particularly it's original name.
Landmark Watering Hole Gets New Lease on Nightlife
Maxine's Tap Room has been around for decades, but with new management comes a fresh appearance and fresh approach.
Bringing the Strawberry Back
A recent $3 million donation may bring the strawberry back to prominence in areas other than California and FloridaThe strawberry was once a boon crop in the middle United States. A recent donation to the University of Arkansas from the Walmart Foundation is intended to bring the crop back to the interior of the country.




Friday, March 29, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look forward to openings and new beginnings. Maxine's, a longtime watering hole in Fayetteville prepares to re-open under new management, and the farmer's market prepares for it's 40th season.




Trampled Under Foot Visits Firmin-Garner
The Kansas City band Trampled Under Foot recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to talk with Paul Kelso, host of the Generic Blues Show. While they were here, they performed a couple of songs including Bob Dylan's “Don't Think Twice, It's Alright.”
Merlin Foundation Continues to Serve Distressed Families
The non-profit Merlin Foundation established in 1993 has helped thousands of children victimized by physical and sexual abuse across a six-county north Arkansas region. A benefit gala will take place April 2 to help the foundation.



Landmark Watering Hole Gets New Lease on Nightlife
Maxine's Tap Room has been around for decades, but with new management comes a fresh appearance and fresh approach.
Residential Construction Sector Improves
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses how the construction sector in Northwest Arkansas has continued to rebound, Erin Brockovich, the U.S. Marshals Museum, and more.




Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Ahead on Ozarks, why more walk-in clinics might dot the landscape as the Affordable Care Act is rolled out. And the founder of Cherish the Women, Joanie Madden, talks about learning to play the Irish whistle and why she was impressed with her first-ever visit to Fayetteville. The band plays tonight at Walton Arts Center.
March 29 in History
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Vangelis, Cy Young and more in our history capsule for March 29.
A Poetic Monday
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"At the Bureau of Divine Music" at Nightbird Books.
"Raining in My Heart" by Slim Harpo
Ozarks at Large Honors College series: Nicole Lorenz
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Nearly 90 undergraduate students were awarded the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship grants of up to $2,500 to conduct research. Today, we meet chemical engineering student Nicole Lorenz and her mentor Dr. Jamie Hestekin. They're conducting research on converting sugar from the sweet gum tree into a possible fuel for the future.
"The Leaving Train" by Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
Bell's Picks for April
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The Kennedys, Tina Fey's Bossy Pants, Top Chef and more.
"Satisfaction" by Techno
Food Feeds Landfills
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Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas talks to University of Arkansas food scientist Dr. John Marcy about what food expiration dates really mean.
"Cosmic Rays" by Charlie Parker